Mickey Mouse

Last Updated on: July 14th, 2023

Who is Mickey Mouse?

Mickey Mouse is a popular cartoon character and the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company.

He was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1928 and made his screen debut in the short film “Steamboat Willie.”

Mickey Mouse is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in the world, and has become a symbol of American popular culture.

He has starred in numerous films, television shows, and comic strips, and remains a popular figure in the Disney franchise.

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Mickey Mouse Facts:

  • First appearance of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Willie in 1928
  • First feature film for Mickey Mouse: Fantasia (1940)
  • When is Mickey Mouse’s birthday? November 18, 1928
  • How old is Mickey Mouse? 92 years old
  • Who created Mickey Mouse? Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks
  • What was Mickey Mouse’s original name supposed to be? Mortimer Mouse
  • Who came up with the name Mickey Mouse? Walt Disney’s wife Lillian
  • What was the first words Mickey Mouse ever spoke: Hot Dogs (in “The Karinval Kid”)
  • Mickey Mouse got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 18, 1978. (his 50th birthday)
  • Are Mickey and Minnie Mouse actually married? Yes
  • Mickey Mouse is widely-regarded as the most popular candidate people in the US write-in at the voting booth.
  • How many fingers does Mickey Mouse have? 4 (3 fingers and a thumb)
  • Who has voiced Mickey Mouse?
    • Walt Disney
    • Jimmy MacDonald
    • Wayne Allwine
    • Bret Iwan
    • Chris Diamantopoulos

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  • Mickey Mouse’s first appearance in Macy’s Parade: 1934
  • When did the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show run? 1955-1959
  • Modern-day Mickey’s ears always appear circular no matter what the angle.
  • Mickey actually appeared in 2 shorts before Steamboat Willie: Plane Crazy and The Gallopin’ Gaucho (both failed to find a distributor)
  • First movie that Mickey Mouse wore his white gloves in: The Opry House (1929)
  • When was Mickey Mouse’s first Oscar nomination? 1931 for Mickey’s Orphans
  • Number of times Mickey Mouse has been nominated for an Academy Award: 10 times
  • Number of times Mickey Mouse has won an Academy Award: once (Lend a Paw)
  • Walt Disney actually received an Academy Award in 1932 for the creation of Mickey Mouse.
  • First movie that Mickey Mouse appeared in color: Parade of the Award Nominees (1932)
  • Year that the first Ingersoll Mickey Mouse watch was manufactured: 1933
  • Year that Mickey Mouse ears made their debut: 1955
  • Number of shorts and featurettes that Mickey Mouse has been in over the years: 121 (2018)

The Collection:

Here is the Internet’s largest collection of Mickey Mouse-related movies, TV shows, toys and other products. As always, new pieces are added to this collection regularly.

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Song Appearances

Mickey Mouse March (Song)

“Mickey Mouse March” is a classic Disney song that was first introduced in 1955 on the Mickey Mouse Club television show. The song was written…


Nothing Can Stop Us Now (Song)

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Minnie’s Yoo Hoo (Song)

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Park Appearances

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Tusker House Restaurant | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Tusker House Restaurant restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


15 Years of Magic Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct 15 Years of Magic Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Fantasmic! | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Fantasmic! attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Chef Mickey’s | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney World restaurant Chef Mickey’s including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!



Mickey’s Philharmagic | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Philharmagic show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


The World According to Goofy Parade | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the extinct The World According to Goofy Parade attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Mickey’s Street Party Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Mickey’s Street Party Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Disney Junior – Live on Stage! | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Disney Junior – Live on Stage! attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
[caption id="attachment_15671" align="aligncenter" width="500"]Disney Junior - Live on Stage! disneyland Photo by Castles, Capes & Clones[/caption]


Mickey Shorts Theater | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Mickey Shorts Theater at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Disney Character Hit Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Disney Character Hit Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Dream Along with Mickey Stage Show | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Dream Along with Mickey Stage Show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Party Gras Parade | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Party Gras Parade at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Donald Duck’s 50th Birthday Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Donald Duck’s 50th Birthday Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Celebrate! – A Street Party | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Celebrate! – A Street Party at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios’ extinct Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Mickey’s All-American Birthday Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Mickey’s All-American Birthday Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Parade of the Stars | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Parade of the Stars attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Mickey Mouse Character Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Mickey Mouse Character Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
[caption id="attachment_23436" align="aligncenter" width="400"]Mickey Mouse Character Parade - Extinct Disney World Image Credits: Barry Lewis[/caption]


California Screamin | Disneyland

Here is everything you need to know about the extinct California Screamin attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Mickey’s Jammin Jungle Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s extinct Mickey’s Jammin Jungle Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Share A Dream Come True Parade | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Share A Dream Come True Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!


Mickey Mouse Musical Revue | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Mickey Mouse Musical Revue attraction including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!




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In the News

  • Disney Makes a Statement About Mickey Mouse and ‘Steamboat Willie’ Finally Entering Public Domain in 2024, December 16, 2023
  • Happy Birthday to Mickey—the Mouse Who Started It All, November 18, 2023
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  • Disney100 brings together Minnie and Mickey at EPCOT for new meet and greet, September 23, 2023
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  • Original Mickey Mouse Copyright Protection Set To Expire In 2024, May 14, 2022
  • Character Greetings Return to Walt Disney World Resort, April 19, 2022

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